Flytime Fest 2023, which also featured the Grammy Award-winning Wizkid, witnessed a mesmerizing performance by superstar Davido, setting the night ablaze with a string of hits and surprise appearances by BMW, Peruzzi, and Morravey. From Davido’s iconic tracks like “Aye” and “Dami Duro” to recent chart-toppers from the Grammy-nominated “Timeless” album, the crowd was treated Read More…
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Far too long down
He was always clean-shaven. But not that day. He was always aglow. But not that day. Forlorn is the best word to describe him…that day. Yet, his wit had not waned…that day, he cracked us up all through, while he characteristically kept a straight face. In his signature baritone. Loud and clear, and unmistakably Taiwo Read More…
‘Face To Face’ triumphs as Best Film at Zuma Film Festival 2023, Kenneth Okolie bags Best Actor
Nollywood’s captivating thriller, ‘Face To Face,’ claimed the coveted Best Film award at the grand culmination of the 2023 Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF). Kenneth Okolie secured the Best Actor accolade for his stellar performance in the movie directed by Robert Peters, featuring a star-studded cast including Freddie George, Gbenro Ajibade, Tamara Eteimo, Jeff Innocent, Dustin Read More…
Ooni of Ife advocates embracing cultural values at Cultural Renaissance Centre launch
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, called upon Nigerians to cherish and exhibit their cultural heritage both at home and abroad during the inauguration of the Erelu Yeye Odua (E.Y.O.) Cultural Renaissance Centre in Lagos. Oba Ogunwusi, as the Grand Royal Father of the event, expressed concern over the diminishing appreciation of Nigerian cultural Read More…
Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped reveals Asake, Burna Boy, and Davido as top streamed male artists in Nigeria
In an annual revelation of streaming trends, Spotify unveiled its “2023 Wrapped,” showcasing the most streamed male and female artists, tracks, albums, playlists, and podcasts in Nigeria. Asake, Burna Boy, and Davido emerged as the top streamed male artists, while Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, and Tems secured the lead positions among the female artists. Phiona Read More…
Echoes of Resilience: The Girl with the Louding Voice
“The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré unfolds an arresting tale entrenched in the unyielding determination of Adunni, a young Nigerian girl navigating a life marred by poverty and societal limitations. This profound debut novel resonates with Adunni’s resolute spirit as she endeavours to transcend the confines of her circumstances and societal norms. Read More…
Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa unveils plans to transform Nigeria’s video game animation industry
Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, revealed ongoing strategies to revolutionise Nigeria’s video game animation sector. Speaking at the third-quarter edition of the Xbox Developer Hangout, organised by Microsoft in Lagos, Musawa emphasised the intent to integrate Nigerian movies, music, fashion, and cultural elements into locally produced video games. Highlighting the Read More…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces second sexual assault lawsuit spanning decades
Accusations of drugging and sexually assaulting a university student in 1991 have surfaced against Sean “Diddy” Combs in a lawsuit filed in a New York court on Thursday, marking the second suit of similar nature against the hip-hop mogul within a week. This complaint emerged alongside a surge of lawsuits targeting public figures under New Read More…
Teju Cole’s ‘Tremor’: A Multifaceted Literary Odyssey Redefining Art, History, and Humanity
Teju Cole’s “Tremor” stands as a testament to his multifaceted talents, blending seamlessly his roles as a novelist, essayist, critic, and photographer into a narrative that defies the confines of traditional categorization. Within its pages, Cole’s distinct capabilities from his previous works — the storytelling finesse of “Every Day Is for the Thief” and “Open Read More…
Entertainment Week Lagos: Uniting global entertainment in Africa’s creative hub
Deola Art Alade, the Co-Founder and CEO of Livespot360, announced the anticipated return of Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) from December 13 to December 20, 2023, in Lagos. “Our aim is to convene a community of 15,000 entertainment enthusiasts during this December’s Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL),” Alade stated, highlighting the event’s vision to bring together industry Read More…